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First snow!
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No matter how long you live in a northern climate, it's always a thrill when the first snow falls. That excitement is tripled if there are children in the house waking to what looks like a well-shaken snow globe outside the window.
Snow is one of nature's most amazing gifts for kids. It allows them to build their own shelter, attack others in a (generally) harmless and fun manner, sculpt on a large (and adorable!) scale, permits them to travel down hills at breakneck speeds, and gives them a good workout by simply walking or shoveling.
We got our first snow today. About two inches of the white stuff now covers the last of the brown leaves on the ground, making everything look clean and fresh. The kids were vibrating with excitement over the thought of a snowy playground during recess and the teacher will no doubt have a long day.
But for nearly everyone else, the first snow is a magical day. No one gets in trouble for arriving at school or work late, shoveling is sort of fun, and the whole world sparkles in the sun.
The world could use more days that feel like the first snow of the season.
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11-30-2007 @ 11:21AM
Joy said...Hi Angie, we are gearing up for anywhere from 8-12 inches due to start tomorrow around noon. We are all very excited and can't wait. I love this first one and I wish it were to be a snow in. I really love those. I'm also glad it's happening on a weekend so I won't have to worry about my loved ones driving in it. The first one we seem to lose all sense of how to drive. Happy snow-ball throwing to you!
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